How severe is CVE-2017-0045?

CVE-2017-0045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-0045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-0045?

CVE-2017-0045 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0045?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-0045 published?

CVE-2017-0045 was published on 2017-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-0045

CVE-2017-0045 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 7
Published: 2017-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows DVD Maker in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Vista SP2 does not properly parse crafted .msdvd files, which allows attackers to obtain information to compromise a target system, aka "Windows DVD Maker Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0045?: Windows DVD Maker in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Vista SP2 does not properly parse crafted .msdvd files, which allows attackers to obtain information to compromise a target system, aka "Windows DVD Maker Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2017-0045?: CVE-2017-0045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-0045 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-0045?: CVE-2017-0045 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0045?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-0045 published?: CVE-2017-0045 was published on 2017-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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